The Manila Times

​Nartatez cites poll results ‘affirming’ police reforms

PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has acknowledged a nationwide governance survey that ranked him among the country’s top-rated officials, saying the results reflect the work of police personnel on the ground. The latest “Boses ng Bayan” Index of Governance survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc. gave Nartatez a 78.8-percent score based on trust and performance indicators. The nationwide survey was conducted from April 1 to 8, covering 5,000 randomly selected respondents interviewed face-to-face across the country. It carried a margin of error of plus or minus 1 percent at a 95-percent confidence level. Nartatez said the result is positive development for the organization and a recognition of the efforts of rank-and-file police officers. “The recent governance and trust ratings are a welcome affirmation of the hard work of every police officer in the field,” he said. The PNP chief has consistently emphasized reforms centered on internal discipline, accountability and operational efficiency, alongside efforts to expand community-based policing and strengthen engagement with local communities. He has also reiterated that integrity standards remain central to his leadership approach, while maintaining a firm stance on personnel accountability. “We will not just reshuffle the erring cops, we will remove them,” he said in an earlier remark. PNP leadership has likewise stressed the importance of measurable performance in law enforcement operations. “Everything the Philippine National Police should be doing... is measurable, feasible, and most importantly, it is felt by the people,” Nartatez said. The police organization faced long-standing public scrutiny, with current reforms aimed at improving credibility through sustained field performance and internal discipline. Nartatez said the survey result reflects current public sentiment but stressed that maintaining trust will depend on consistent performance and continued institutional reforms in the coming months.

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